By Wally Stanford's 37-14 beatdown of Notre Dame in South Bend is clearly a stark reminder that it's a different era at ND. Obviously, these aren't Lou Holtz's Fightin' Irish that most of us fondly remember, but maybe by the end of the season we'll be able to say this squad resembles Lou's first ND team that finished sub .500 but showed signs of life and promise for the … [Read more...] about Cardinal Crush! Seriously?
Archives for September 2010
Week 3 Notes & Predictions
By TLarner Can you believe we're already three weeks into the 2010 NFL season? And some teams are already pressing the panic button, while other teams find themselves off to great starts. Who will be the winners and losers in this week's edition of NFL action? Monday's Results New Orleans squeaked out a victory in a close battle with the San Francisco 49ers. … [Read more...] about Week 3 Notes & Predictions
Derek Jeter and ethics
By Paul Casey Gotham Chances are this article's title caused a few to jump to conclusions. Frequent readers know of my allegiance to the Boston Red Sox. It would be easy to dismiss this piece as nothing more than a bitter fan trying to take a poke at a rival. Fair enough. After all, mathematically speaking is the only way the Sox remain alive for the playoffs. I have … [Read more...] about Derek Jeter and ethics
Who Am I? | 9/22/10
By Paul Casey Gotham ****Remember, try this without research. Make like Wally, and release your inner James Joyce. Show us your stream of consciousness as you try to decipher the answer. Gold Gloves and singles - that pretty much sums up my career. I've racked up some defensive hardware. Is there anyone out there keeping track of guys who earn Gold Gloves with more than … [Read more...] about Who Am I? | 9/22/10
Jurik enjoying the journey
By Paul Casey Gotham From Vestal, New York to Turner Field in Atlanta, Georgia and stops in between, Dan Jurik blazed a trail through minor league baseball this summer. The former St. John Fisher Cardinal and Webster Yankee listened to the Major League draft with his parents. When the moment came, and he heard his name called, Jurik embarked on a journey he won't soon … [Read more...] about Jurik enjoying the journey